Project Manager – Heavy Industrial Capital Projects

Location: Elko, Nevada / Cortez Area
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Four 10-hour days (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: On-site | Local residency required
Living Support: Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered

About the Opportunity

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team supporting heavy industrial capital projects in Nevada.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing capital projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful execution of project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. This position requires a strong background in heavy industrial construction and capital project management, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors, and coordinate project activities in an active industrial environment.

Experience in the mining industry is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure development, or camp construction are encouraged to apply.

Location and Schedule

This position is based in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area and follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule consisting of four 10-hour days per week.

Candidates must be willing to reside locally for the duration of the assignment. This is not a fly-in/fly-out position. Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive project execution plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure effective project execution.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage heavy industrial capital construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Review engineering designs, technical documentation, construction plans, and project deliverables to ensure alignment with approved project objectives.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and financial performance reporting.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or cost overruns, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate project resources, including personnel, equipment, materials, and contractor services, to support efficient project delivery.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Oversee contractor performance, contractual obligations, change orders, and project scope modifications.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, project teams, and senior management regarding project progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Support procurement activities, including developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, evaluating vendors, and coordinating equipment and service requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, construction reviews, and stakeholder discussions to resolve challenges and support informed decision-making.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Oversee project completion activities, including inspections, commissioning, deficiency resolution, and final turnover documentation.
• Conduct project evaluations and lessons-learned reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management experience delivering heavy industrial capital projects, including construction and project execution.
• Strong background in industrial construction, capital project development, and contractor management.
• Previous experience within mining operations or mining-related capital projects is preferred but not required.
• Experience with camp construction, infrastructure development, or similar industrial construction projects is considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional engineering designation is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, and construction management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, resolve project challenges, and deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing and able to reside locally in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be available to work Monday through Thursday, consisting of four 10-hour days per week.

Why Join Peter Lucas?

At Peter Lucas Project Management, we value the experience, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful industrial capital projects alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This opportunity offers:

• A consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with three-day weekends.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant heavy industrial capital projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Potential assistance with local living accommodations for qualified candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peter Lucas Project Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.